Chemung Canal Bank Building

The Chemung Canal Bank Building is located at 415 East Water Street in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States. It is thought to be the oldest commercial building in Elmira. The Chemung Canal opened in 1832 and construction on the bank building began the same year. In 1833 the bank moved into the new building and the Chemung Canal Trust Company was chartered to deposit cash and supply capitol and credit. The building continued to house the bank for seventy-six years. For the following fifty-six years it was home to various local law offices. From 1976 forward, it has been owned by the Chemung County Historical Society. The building is significant for its period architecture and its place in the history of the area. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Chemung Canal Bank Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Chemung Canal Bank Building, October 2009
Location415 E. Water St., Elmira, New York
Coordinates42°5′18″N 76°48′1″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1833
NRHP reference No.78001844
Added to NRHPJune 23, 1978
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